Esophageal varices - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In medicine (gastroenterology), esophageal varices are extremely dilated sub-mucosal veins in the lower esophagus. They are most often a consequence of portal hypertension, commonly due to cirrhosis...
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Varices - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Varices in general refers to distended veins. It derives from the Latin word for twisted, "varix". Types of varices include: • Varicose veins of lower extremities • Gastrointestinal varices • Esophag...
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Find information about this disorder and gives a definition, its causes, incidence, and risk factors. ... Bleeding varices are a life-threatening complication of increased blood pressure in the portal vein caused by liver disease (portal hypertension). The portal vein carries blood from the intestine to the liver.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000268.htm
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Esophageal varices — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of this life-threatening condition. ... Esophageal varices develop when normal blood flow to the liver is blocked. The blood then backs up into smaller, more fragile blood vessels in the esophagus, and sometimes in the stomach or rectum,
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/esophageal-varices/DS00820
www.mayoclinic.com/health/esophageal-varices/DS00820
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Information about bleeding varices in the esophagus or stomach includes symptoms, treatment, and prevention. ... home > digestion center > digestion a-z list > bleeding varices index > bleeding varices article...
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www.medicinenet.com/bleeding_varices/article.htm
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Bleeding from varices; If large varices (distended veins) develop in the esophagus or upper stomach or any episodes of bleeding from varices have occurred, physicians should consider specific therapy for the varices. ... Other methods are available to prevent or treat varices. These methods include:
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Varices are dilated veins in the distal esophagus or proximal stomach caused by elevated pressure in the portal venous system, typically from cirrhosis. They may bleed massively but cause no other symptoms. Diagnosis is by upper endoscopy.
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In patients with cirrhosis, the presence of esophageal varices on upper endoscopy may be an indication of the development of portal hypertension. Because variceal bleeding is a major cause of mortality in cirrhotic patients, prevention of such bleeding is a high priority of management.
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